Dorval, Canada
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Shipping Policy: Please note that we currently ship within Canada only. Offers and orders from outside Canada will not be accepted.Scarlett 18i20 is the ultimate studio hub for demanding project studios. Fully equipped with 18 inputs and 20 outputs, including eight of our most detailed ultra-low-noise mic preamps, line, Hi-Z, and MIDI connections for your drums, vocals, guitars, keys, and synths. Focusrite Control 2 provides flexible routing and mixing options, allowing you to customise 18i20's independent outputs to suit the needs of any recording session. Expand and sync your setup with ADAT, S/PDIF, and Word Clock connections.
Air mode, with Presence and Harmonic Drive, brings the sound of big studio consoles to your recordings, while Auto Gain and Clip Safe ensure you never worry about levels. Low-latency monitoring, A/B speaker switching, and a built-in talkback mic are perfect for serious project studios. The Hitmaker Expansion software bundle has all the tools you need to record, produce, and release your tracks. And the Focusrite Control 2 desktop and mobile apps enable you to remotely control your Scarlett anywhere in the studio.
Eight of our most detailed, ultra-low-noise preamps.
Connect your studio to 18i20’s 4th-Generation remote-controlled preamps — Scarlett’s most transparent and detailed ever. 69dB of gain range provides all of the headroom you'll need to get the best result from the most intense multi-track recordings. Control preamp levels from anywhere in the studio using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, giving you the freedom to adjust settings remotely.
Auto Gain and Clip Safe.
Let 18i20 handle your levels. Auto Gain will set all eight microphone preamp levels instantly and Clip Safe keeps them in the sweet spot, automatically tweaking the gain if you’re in danger of clipping. You'll never lose a take again.
Mix your way, with independent outputs.
Take full control of your routing and mixing preferences using the Focusrite Control 2 apps, anywhere in the studio.Dial in the perfect headphone mix for the artist, or route the signal directly to outboard gear to put the finishing touches on your mix.
Get that big console sound with two re-engineered Air modes.
Presence mode boosts your signal’s high-end, bringing the sound to the front of the mix. Create intimate vocal recordings, capture every detail of acoustic guitars, and hear your drum overheads shimmer.Presence and Harmonic Drive mode boosts mid-range harmonics in your sound, making its unique character shine through the mix. Try it on guitars, vocals, or anything else that needs a little more punch.
Huge 122dB dynamic range for incredible recordings.
Scarlett delivers incredible audio quality, with converters direct from our flagship RedNet interfaces — as found in high-end studios around the world.
Powerful sound, powerful control.
Two custom-designed headphone amps deliver clear, powerful sound for high-impedance headphones, offering the best playback ever from a Scarlett.A built-in talkback mic ensures seamless communication to the artists, while alt monitor switching lets you A/B your mixes between two speaker pairs.
Specifications
Overview
Number of Microphone Preamps8
Phantom PowerYes (Independent)
Instrument Inputs2
Line Inputs8
Air ModeYes
Auto GainYes
Clip SafeYes
Line Outputs10
Headphone Outputs2
ADAT Inputs2
ADAT Outputs2
SPDIF Inputs1
SPDIF Outputs1
SPDIF Outputs1
MIDI Inputs1
MIDI Outputs1
TalkbackYes
LoopbackYes
ConnectivityUSB Type-C
ProtocolUSB 2.0
Form FactorDesktop / Rack Mountable (1U)
Simultaneous I/O20 x 24 (including Loopback)
A/D Resolution24-bit/192 kHz
Bus PoweredNo
Dimensions
Height46.55mm
Width259.73mm
Depth442mm
Weight3.304kg
Supported sample rates
44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Microphone inputs
Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.06dB
Dynamic Range116dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
Noise EIN-127dBu (A-Weighted)
Maximum Input Level16dBu
Gain Range69dB
Impedance3kΩ
Variable Line inputs
Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range115.5dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N-100dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level22dBu
Gain Range69dB
Impedance24kΩ
Instrument inputs
Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.05dB
Dynamic Range113dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N-80dB @ 8dB gain
Maximum Input Level12dBu
Gain Range62dB
Impedance1MΩ
Line outputs (Balanced)
Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.02dB
Dynamic Range122dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N-112dB
Maximum Output Level16dBu
Impedance200Ω
Headphone outputs
Frequency Response20-20kHz ± 0.1dB @ 33Ω / 300Ω
Dynamic Range112dB @ 33Ω116dB @ 300Ω
THD+N-100dB @ 33Ω (Minimum)-110dB @ 300Ω (Minimum)
Maximum Output Level5dBu into 33Ω11dBu into 300Ω
Maximum Output Power57mW into 33Ω27mW into 300Ω
Impedance11Ω
Analogue to Digital Converter
THD+N-110dB
Dynamic Range120dB
Digital to Analogue Converter
THD+N-115dB
Dynamic Range130dB (A-Weighted)
Power
External30W
PriceC$1,029
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